Many critics will tell you some of these artists' best work was recorded for Black Lion. The All Music Guide, perhaps the most respected of all the reference books, ranks pianist Thelonious Monk's recordings for Black Lion a five (out of five stars). Sax players Ben Webster and Dexter Gordon's Black Lion recordings are given four stars. Try finding consistently better Stephane Grappelli recordings than those the violinist made for Black Lion. Click below to listen for yourself!